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SUMMARY:McKinney Center: Community Listening Day
DESCRIPTION:McKinney Center honors Veterans Day with Community Listening Day \nIn honor of Veterans Day\, The McKinney Center\, StoryTown Radio Show and the Jonesborough Senior Center will host a “Listening Day” on Thursday\, November 9. Area veterans are invited to the Jonesborough Senior Center\, located at 307 East Main Street\, to connect with fellow veterans by sharing stories from their time of service. \nListening Day will begin at 10 a.m. with a story circle\, a time for veterans to share and listen to each other’s stories in a group setting. Please call the McKinney Center or sign up at the Jonesborough Senior Center to reserve a place in this session that will last until 11 a.m. \nThe Listening Day will continue with individual interviews from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. These do not require a reservation. \nFor more information or to reserve a spot for the Veterans Day Listening Day\, call the McKinney Center at 423.753.0562. \nThese stories will be recorded and archived on behalf of The Story Initiative in Jonesborough. The recordings may be used as source material for StoryTown programming\, including the StoryTown Radio Show. This one-hour live performance\, presented as an old-time radio show\, celebrates the culture of East Tennessee by featuring true stories from the area and a local music guest. The show can be enjoyed at the live performance\, on WETS 89.5 and on the StoryTown Radio Show podcast. \nThe Story Initiative values everyone’s stories. It aims to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to strengthen community through shared stories. The Story Initiative is always open to collecting the stories of Washington County and Jonesborough residents. \n### \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/mckinney-center-community-listening-day/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Park\, Autumn Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Autumn is in full swing. As both the temperature and the leaves continue to fall\, we begin to\nthink of the many holiday festivities that wait in the coming days. Over two hundred years ago it\nwas quite the same for the early frontier settlers. On Saturday\, November 11 from 10:00 to 4:00\nand Sunday\, November 12 from 10:00 to 3:00 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area will become\nthe scene of a Frontier Harvest Celebration as we enjoy a time of friendship\, thanksgiving\, and\nrecognition of our patriot ancestors.\nIn Colonial America\, before Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday\, each colony or\ncommunity observed days of thanksgiving usually after the harvest had been brought in or after a\nsignificant military victory. Join the Washington County Militia\, host living history organization\nat Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, for their monthly militia muster and a colonial “Harvest\nHome” as they celebrate the Overmountain Men’s victory at the battle of Kings Mountain!\nActivities throughout the weekend will include programs and demonstrations of 18th century\nfrontier life including open hearth cooking\, flintlock musket and rifle demonstrations\, natural\ndyeing\, music\, Revolutionary War era battle tactics\, and much more. The weekend will also\ninclude a special Veterans Day program on Saturday\, November 11th to honor the combatants at\nthe Battle of Kings Mountain and our current veterans and armed service members.\nAlso\, join members of the Overmountain Weavers Guild as they present the Fall Fibers Fair\ninside the park visitors center throughout the weekend. Visit with local spinners\, weavers\, and\nfiber artists to learn more about wool\, flax\, and other fiber arts. Also do some early Christmas\nshopping with fiber arts vendors who will be set up throughout the weekend as well.\nThis is a perfect opportunity for the entire family to visit one of Tennessee’s finest state parks\nand enjoy a day immersed in history and fun. Admission is free so don’t miss this unique event\nshowcasing Tennessee’s rich heritage. During your time at the park be sure to experience the\ninterpretive exhibits as well as our book and gift shop to make your visit complete. Sycamore\nShoals State Historic Park is located at 1651 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton\, TN 37643. For\nadditional information about this and other exciting events at the park please call 423-543-5808\nor visit us on the web at www.sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com and\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals. We look forward to seeing you at Sycamore Shoals\nState Historic Park\, where you too can “Share in the glorious cause of Liberty”! \nColonial Harvest Celebration & Militia Muster\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n(All programs are held inside Fort Watauga unless otherwise noted) \nSaturday\, November 11th\n10:00 – Event Opens\n11:00 – Raising the Colors & Salute to Veterans: Join us for a special ceremony as we honor the\npatriots who fought at the battle of Kings Mountain and salute our present-day veterans and\nservice members.\n12:00 – Fifes & Drums of the Revolution: Join members of the Watauga Valley Fife & Drum\nCorps and hear the musical side of the War for American Independence along with a salute to\nlocal musicians in the 18 th century.\n1:00 – Skirmish on the Watauga: Witness battle tactics of the Revolutionary War as American\npatriot militia are pitted against British soldiers and loyalists. (Field adjacent to Ft. Watauga)\n2:00 to 4:00 – Historical Demonstrations: Take the opportunity to visit with our living history\ninterpreters to learn more about life on the 18 th century frontier.\nSunday\, November 12th\n10:00 – Militia Inspection and Raising the Colors\n11:00 – Worship Service: All are welcome for Sunday morning service held in the courtyard of\nFort Watauga.\n12:00 – Historical Demonstrations: Take the opportunity to visit with our living history\ninterpreters to learn more about life on the 18 th century frontier.\n1:00 – Skirmish on the Watauga: Witness battle tactics of the Revolutionary War as American\nPatriot militia are pitted against British soldiers and Loyalists. (Field adjacent to Ft. Watauga)\n2:00 – Irish Dancing on the Colonial Frontier: Many frontier settlers were of Scots Irish\nheritage. Enjoy the music and dance that were among many traditions these early pioneers\nbrought from the old world.\n3:00 – Event End
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-park-autumn-heritage-celebration/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Speaker Sessions: Damean Matthews on Appalachian Folklore
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or virtually via YouTube for our next Speaker Sessions as we explore Appalachian folklore with Damean Matthews. \nHave you lived your life hearing tales of the strange goings on in the mountains? Did your grandparents warn you about what might lurk in the dark after the lights go out? Or do you want to learn about some of the mystery and magic our Appalachian culture is built on? Then step into the world of Appalachian folklore with local author Damean Mathews to hear about many such myths and legends.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-speaker-sessions-damean-matthews-on-appalachian-folklore/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:"Historic Architecture in the 21st Century" at History Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on November 16th at 6:30 pm as we welcome Jason McCusker for this month’s History Happy Hour! \n\nMr. McCusker will be discussing various aspects about Historic Architecture in the 21st Century. He will also explain his involvement restoring one of the buildings he has worked on\, the Ashe Street Courthouse in Johnson City. The program will begin at 6:30 pm in the International Storytelling Festival. The event is free and open to the public! \n\nThis program will conclude the 2023 History Happy hour season. If you can’t attend History Happy Hour in person\, the program will be livestreamed to the Chester Inn Museum’s Facebook page. \n\nThis project is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation\, Tennessee Historical Commission. For more information on the Chester Inn Museum\, History Happy Hour\, or the Heritage Alliance please call our office at 423.753.9580 or the Chester Inn Museum at 423.753.4580.  You can also contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Additional information about the Heritage Alliance and its mission can be found online at https://www.heritageall.org/. Be sure to follow the Chester Inn and Heritage Alliance Facebook pages for updates about events at the Chester Inn and other Heritage Alliance programs. \n\nSincerely\, \n\nAnne G’Fellers-Mason \nExecutive Director\, Heritage Alliance \n\nHeritage Alliance \n212 East Sabin Drive Jonesborough\, TN 37659 \n423-753-9580 www.heritageall.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/historic-architecture-in-the-21st-century-at-history-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum\, 100 W. Main St.\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hoot and Holler Storytellling: Soundtrack of My Life
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Nov. 16 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \n$15 + tax/fee  \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 16\, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for a live storytelling event with Hoot and Holler! \nThe night’s theme is “Soundtrack of My Life” and will feature numerous storytellers and musical performances! A little Vaudeville\, a smidge of irreverent rock ‘n’ roll\, a dash of freakshow\, a heap of hilarity\, and a massive infusion of soul\, Hoot and Holler will restore faith in the way we\, as humans\, share and listen to stories! Audience tickets are available below!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/hoot-and-holler-storytellling-soundtrack-of-my-life/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Overmountain Christmas Open House At Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 18 th Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will hold the Overmountain\nChristmas Open House from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This is the perfect occasion to kick off the\nholiday season with the whole family. Enjoy Christmas themed stories and trivia\, and sing along\nwith the Colonial Christmas Carolers. The Sabine Hill Social Society will present English\ncountry dancing demonstrations. Participate in making a Christmas craft project and stroll\nthrough the Winterfest Art Show exhibit by the Watauga Valley Art League.\nTake the opportunity to do some early Christmas Shopping in our book and gift shop and visit\nwith local crafters and makers for unique\, one-of-a-kind gifts. Vendors’ products will include\nhandmade soaps\, jewelry\, greeting and note cards\, baked goods\, handcrafted bowls\, and wood\nturnings.\nFor a special holiday treat make sure to take a horse drawn carriage ride through the park\ngrounds. Carriage rides will be offered from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM and are free of charge\ncourtesy of Food City and Jersey Mike’s. Also\, don’t miss the chance to visit with the Jolly Old\nElf himself\, Santa Claus!\nGet into the Christmas spirit and join us for the Overmountain Christmas Open house. Its sure to\nbe a fun and festive time for everyone. For more information contact Sycamore Shoals State\nHistoric Park at 423-543-5808 or visit us online at sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com or\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals. You can also visit us on Facebook. Sycamore Shoals\nState Historic Park is located at 1651 West Elk Ave. in Elizabethton\, TN. \nSchedule\n10:00 – Open House Begins\n10:30 – Colonial Christmas Carolers\n11:00 – English Country Dancing\n11:30 – Children’s Craft Project\n1:00 – 3:00 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\n1:00 – English Country Dancing\n1:30 – Colonial Christmas Carolers\n2:00 – Storytime & Visit with Santa\n3:00 – Open House Ends
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/overmountain-christmas-open-house-at-sycamore-shoals-state-historic-park-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tellabration!
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URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tellabration/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Chester Inn Museum
DESCRIPTION:How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Chester Inn Museum \n  \nJoin the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on Saturday\, November 25 for readings of the holiday classic\, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This program is part of the town of Jonesborough’s “Whoville” holiday celebration which takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nThis program will feature a reading of the “Grinch” in the restored parlor room as well as a display of holiday items from our archival collection. The Chester Inn will also talk about the history of Victorian holiday celebration customs and the practice of storytelling during the holidays. Each program will be approximately 15-20 minutes. \n  \nThis year there will be readings at noon\, 1:15\, 2 and 2:45 p.m. Due to spacing issues\, the attendance of each program will be for the first 20 people. Attendees can pick up their tickets at the Chester Inn Museum on November 25. Tickets for the first two programs will be available starting at 11 a.m.\, and tickets will be available for the other programs starting at 1 p.m. \nKeep up with the event by following the Chester Inn Museum on Facebook. For questions\, please call 423.753.4580\, email chesterinn@heritageall.org or message the Chester Inn Museum on Facebook. \n  \n  \n### \n  \nAbout the Heritage Alliance: The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of this region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information\, visit heritageall.org or call 423.753.9580. \n  \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information. \n\n\n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-at-the-chester-inn-museum/
LOCATION:Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum\, 100 W. Main St.\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
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